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- [Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 2, 1909]
- Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Osterhout discussing daily life and local news. The front of the postcard contains two photos labeled at the bottom as "West Texas Freight Trains, San Angelo, Texas." In the upper image, a line of cattle are roped together, leading a covered wagon; a man is standing behind them holding a whip. In the lower image, a series of covered wagons are being pulled by teams of horses. Text in the center of the image says "Copyright 1907 by Ragsdale" and there are handwritten notes below the image.
- [Letter from Elizabeth to John Patterson Osterhout, February 2, 1898]
- Letter from Elizabeth to her brother, John Patterson Osterhout, regarding a death in the family. She wrote that she was grateful she had children to take care of her after her husband died and that once the estate was settled, there would not be anything she could use to take care of herself with. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mr. John P. Osterhout."
- [Telegraph Message from R. P. Talley to Paul Osterhout, December 2, 1884]
- Telegraph message from R. P. Talley to Paul Osterhout. Talley sent a short message to find out whether or not Paul received a letter Talley sent in March.
- [Letter from B. F. Lee to Paul Osterhout, October 2, 1881]
- A brief letter from B. F. Lee to his friend, Paul Osterhout, regarding the college Paul was attending. Lee requested that Paul send him all the information he could about the college he was attending.
- [Letter from Paul Osterhout to Ora Osterhout, September 2, 1881]
- Letter from Paul Osterhout to Ora Osterhout. Paul wrote his friend after receiving two letters from Ora. Paul informed him of the trains he had seen going by that day as he waits to go home and asked for information regarding mutual friends. He went on to write about miscellaneous bits of news he has read and other things he has seen at that station. Pages are labeled out of order.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Ora Osterhout, June 2, 1881]
- Photocopy of a letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Ora Osterhout. She wrote her younger sister to wish her a happy birthday. Gertrude sent Ora well wishes and wrote about the future and how wonderful it would be for their family to all be together.
- [Letter from Ora Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, June 2, 1881]
- Letter from Ora Osterhout to her older sister, Gertrude Osterhout, regarding Ora's birthday. She wrote her sister to tell her what had happened on her birthday and some brief local news.
- [Letter from John Jeremiah Osterhout to Bud, April 2, 1881]
- A brief letter from John Jeremiah Osterhout to Bud with news from Belton, Texas. He wrote that he had recently gone to a ball. He discussed people who had recently fallen ill and described his family's health. He ended the letter by stating that one of their cows had had a calf and that they were considering selling one of their animals.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout and Family, November 2, 1879]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout, and family with news from Belton, Texas. He claimed to be lonesome because his wife and two youngest daughters were visiting family in Pennsylvania and their eldest son Paul had moved out. He told her about how the remaining children at home were doing and shared other pieces of news from Belton. The letter ended with him prompting her to write more and to send notice before she starts for home. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."
- [Letter to Junia Roberts Osterhout from her Sister, December 2, 1876]
- Letter from her sister to Junia Roberts Osterhout regarding her life in West Virginia. Her husband received an engineer position from the government in public improvements and was sent to West Virginia. They were residing in a boarding house and she mentioned that there was a young man there who was also from Pennsylvania. She expressed regret that Junia and her husband had not visited last summer and hoped at least John could come see them. She concluded the letter with news concerning their mother. Included is an envelope addressed to "John P. Osterhout."
- [Letter from Sarah Hartly to John Patterson Osterhout, February 2, 1873]
- Letter from Sarah Hartly to John Patterson Osterhout. Sarah began by writing of the affairs of her boarding house and how many guests she had. The letter is primarily composed of miscellaneous information about various family members and she requests that John take a vacation so that he may visit their parents.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, April 2, 1871]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She sent news of how she and their children were faring while John was away. She mentioned how she had been sick the last week and that they were anxious for his return.
- [Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade, February 2, 1868]
- Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade. He tells them that he has not had any chills in a while, but he has a cold at the moment. He wishes that he could see them soon.
- [Letter from the Pension Office to John Patterson Osterhout, July 2, 1858]
- Letter from the Pension Office to John Patterson Osterhout discussing Lewis Summer's request for a war bounty scrip instead of land. The request was view favorably and sent to the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury. Included is an envelope addressed to "John P. Osterhout Esq."
- [Letter of Standing for Sarah Brooks from Siloam Baptist Church, November 2, 1853]
- Letter of standing for Sarah Brooks from Siloam Baptist Church. The letter stated that Sarah held full membership with the church and that she would be dismissed if she joined a church of the same faith.